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Beardy Family History

Beardy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beard, Bardy, Beary, Bard, Bear, Berry, Early, Geary, Barry, Hardy

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Where is the Beardy family from?

You can see how Beardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beardy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 139 Beardy families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 85% of all the recorded Beardy's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Beardy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper and Nil were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beardy. 69% of Beardy men worked as a Trapper and 60% of Beardy women worked as a Nil. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardy were Farmer and Washwoman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    69%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nil
    60%
  • Lang Work
    20%
  • Washwoman
    20%

What Beardy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Beardy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Beardy. For the veterans among your Beardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Beardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beardy in 1975 was 96, and 85 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beardy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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